Professional Staff Nurse

The Emergency Department (ED) is seeking a full-time Professional Staff Nurse to join our dynamic team!

We're seeking a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork while also demonstrating independence, and is committed to ongoing learning and professional growth. Graduate Nurses (GNs) are encouraged to apply, and while some experience is preferred, it's not required. This role offers a structured career progression path, including opportunities for Critical Care and Emergency Nursing certification.

Located within UPMC Horizon, a full-service community hospital in Greenville, we are currently recruiting a Professional Nurse to support our 12-bed Emergency Department. Our ED offers enriching opportunities for Professional Staff Nurses to develop both individually and as part of a collaborative team. Ideal for nurses who excel in fast-paced environments, this role allows for continuous growth and development while serving our community's urgent healthcare needs. UPMC Horizon fosters a community-based atmosphere while providing the resources of a large health system. Professional Staff Nurses work on a rotating schedule to ensure round-the-clock coverage.

Our ED caters to a diverse range of patients across all age groups, providing essential emergency nursing services for a variety of health conditions and injuries. Nurses in our ED have the opportunity to continually learn and enhance their skills, supported by a collaborative team focused on the well-being of our patients. Join us in providing exceptional care and fostering teamwork among some of the most experienced nurses in the field!

This position is eligible for up to a generous $15,000 Sign-On Bonus with a 2-year commitment for experienced Registered Nurses with more than 1 year of experience!  

Graduate Nurses that are eligible for the State Board Licensure and Professional Staff Nurses with nursing experience will be considered for this position. UPMC is proud to be a leader in nursing education and training by offering a residency program for new nurses.  

Here’s how we support our nurses:  

• Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $20,000  
• UPMC’s brand new Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for 2025 nursing graduates, offering $20,000* in loan repayment paid over three years (*Eligible flex full-time RN roles to receive prorated amount)  
• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year  
• Dedicated career ladders, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education  
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)  

 Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience and manager discretion at time of offer 

Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle. Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff. Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor. Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.
• Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. Formulates daily goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction.Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment. Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership. Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.
• Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management. Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service. Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement in clinical care: identifies research issues or articles related to clinical specialty or areas of interest, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care.